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Apprentice Vehicle Technician (Renault Bristol)

Renault Retail · Bristol · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Autocare technician (level 2)
Starts
10 August 2026
Closing date
1 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Learning and assisting in the diagnosis, testing, servicing and repairing of motor vehicles and ensuring technical skill and knowledge is constantly improved upon
  • Learning how to interpret and apply technical service/repair data to read and fully digest all vehicle service literature and updates supplied
  • Learning how to ensure vehicles comply with all safety and manufacturers’ standards when returned to customers and record any non-conformance of this on the work request card
  • Learning how to complete work request forms correctly and neatly, ensuring that they conform to company/manufacturer/warranty requirements, including the recording of damage reports, mileage, chassis numbers and that they are clocked on/off as necessary
  • Gaining knowledge of and ensuring compliance with manufacturer warranty procedures
  • Ensuring that all parts/sundries used during the course of a service/repair are accounted for by either a parts department invoice/picking slip attached to the work request card or by recording them on the work request card
  • Ensuring the workshop is kept clean and tidy to ensure high standards of health and safety and practice good housekeeping
  • Attending college and completing all coursework/examinations, including portfolios as required, in order to attain the appropriate qualifications within the prescribed time span of the apprenticeship
  • Ensuring customer vehicles are protected against accidental damage or loss whilst in the care of the organisation, including protecting them with the appropriate covers
  • Safeguarding all plant and tools against loss or misuse and using all equipment reliably and safely, reporting any defects immediately
  • Learning how to investigate, report and advise on vehicle and component serviceability, to produce comprehensive electronic vehicle health checks and supporting videos
  • Fully adhering to all health and safety procedures and reporting any non-compliance (including non-compliance by colleagues) to ensure that all employees and customers are protected from any potential hazards
  • Any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager

Your training

  • Training visits from Apprenticeship Development Coaches monthly at the employer's site
  • 5-day block release, every 5 weeks at GTG training Wolverhampton

Where it leads

  • Progression on to Level 3 Maintenance & Repair

About Renault Retail

Renault Retail Group is one of the UK's leading Renault dealer networks, proudly owned by Renault and with over 30 years of experience delivering outstanding customer service. As an apprentice, you'll work alongside manufacturer-trained technicians, gain hands-on experience with the latest petrol, hybrid and electric vehicle technology, and receive industry-leading training to build a successful career in the automotive industry.

Things to consider

  • Passion and interest in cars

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatiencePhysical fitnessPassion and interest for cars

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Pioneer Park, Bristol, BS4 3QB

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